[Welcome back to the Damn, I Wish I’d Thought of That! newsletter. This is text of the great issue all of our email subscribers just received. Sign yourself up using the handy form on the right.] Like marketers, employers have to get creative to stand out from the competition, offer something worth talking about, and share the […]
We’re hiring Council Managers in Austin and Chicago
September 25, 2014
My company, GasPedal, and its brands, SocialMedia.org and WordofMouth.org, are growing fast. And we’re looking for talented, passionate people to join our team in Austin and Chicago for one of our most important roles: Council Manager. This is an intensely interesting job: Council Managers deliver our flagship product — an amazing community experience with deep […]
How to write a killer cover letter and get the job
October 27, 2013
I review at least 100 resumes every week. Here’s how you break through the clutter, impress the screener, and get the job: 1. Write a great cover letter: It tells your story and shows that you give a shit. 2. Answer one question in that letter: Can you do THIS job? Provide evidence that you a) know […]
Why there are so many social media experts
November 11, 2011
Being an expert on social media is like being an expert on a sport. If you want to be a football expert, all you have to do is read, watch the games, and talk to a lot of people about it. There are bars you can go to and talk with other experts. All the […]
Our Reading List
October 5, 2011
At GasPedal, we’ve got a pretty great corporate culture. Part of that is the time and enthusiasm we have for building that cullture, combined with a deep love by everyone for personal self-improvement. We love to read and have an unlimited budget for business books (which everyone is encouraged to buy and keep). We also […]
#1 thing to remember in a job interview
October 10, 2010
Ask not what our company can do for you. Ask what you can do for our company.
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